Mouchoire d'Instruction Militaire No. 10, Medium: cotton Technique: printed by engraved roller on plain weave Label: cotton printed by engraved roller, 'Mouchoir d'Instruction Militaire No. 10' is the last in a series of ten instructional handkerchiefs meant for distribution to French troops in the late 19th century. This handkerchief provides instructions on methods of crossing streams. Printed in red and black on an off-white ground., The complete series consisted of:, No. 1 Dismantling the 1873 model revolver, No. 2 Dismantling the 1874 model revolver, No. 3 Signals and basic instruction for cavalry, No. 4 Instruction in packing for cavalry on parade or campaign, No. 4a (second edition) Dismantling the 1890 model carbine, No. 5 The use of the 80 and 90 mm cannon, No. 6 Basic military lore for the reserve soldier, No. 7 Health and safety on campaign, No. 8 Preparing for inspection and review, No. 9 Dismantling the 1886 model rifle, No. 10 Methods for crossing streams, France, ca. 188